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Meghalaya Deputy CM says law applies equally to MLA, MDC, MP after VPP MDC disrupts nurse interview
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🗓 30 Sep 2026, 01:16 PM
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The Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya asserted that the same legal provisions govern all elected representatives after a Village Panchayat member of the District Council disrupted a nursing recruitment interview.
Meghalaya's Deputy Chief Minister publicly stated that the law treats Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Members of District Council (MDC) and Members of Parliament (MP) alike, emphasizing that no elected official enjoys special legal protection. The comment came in response to an incident where a Village Panchayat (VPP) MDC allegedly interfered with a scheduled interview for a nursing position, causing the process to be halted temporarily.
According to officials, the disruption was reported by the recruiting authority, which flagged the involvement of the VPP MDC as a breach of procedural fairness. The Deputy CM reiterated that any attempt to influence recruitment or administrative matters will be subject to the same legal scrutiny as any other citizen.
The statement underscores the state government's stance on upholding transparency in public service appointments and reinforces the principle that elected representatives are not above the law. No further legal action has been disclosed at this stage.
According to officials, the disruption was reported by the recruiting authority, which flagged the involvement of the VPP MDC as a breach of procedural fairness. The Deputy CM reiterated that any attempt to influence recruitment or administrative matters will be subject to the same legal scrutiny as any other citizen.
The statement underscores the state government's stance on upholding transparency in public service appointments and reinforces the principle that elected representatives are not above the law. No further legal action has been disclosed at this stage.